New Musical Express (NME)'s Scores
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For 6,013 reviews, this publication has graded:
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55% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 71
Highest review score: | to hell with it [Mixtape] | |
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Lowest review score: | Maroon |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4,233 out of 6013
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Mixed: 1,627 out of 6013
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Negative: 153 out of 6013
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‘Venom’ is a consistent album that builds on last year’s teaser project ‘EXPLICIT: The MiXXXtape’, but this time with a significantly raw feel.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 31, 2023
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It all comes together to make ‘Madres’ a true love letter to the varied, invigorating sounds that have shaped Kourtesis.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 27, 2023
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You can’t help but hear Burton’s confidence growing across the album’s running time, his potential still untapped and with room to grow. In this latest soul revival, there’s no denying that Black Pumas are at the forefront and on the prowl for more.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 27, 2023
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‘Now That We Don’t Talk’ is the Vault firecracker. Not only does it fizz with ‘80s influence, but Swift’s versatile, honeyed vocals are stellar. .... The sweeping, evocative storytelling of ‘Suburban Legends’, meanwhile, calls back to the evocative detail of Swift’s previous eras, including mentions of mismatched star signs, class reunions and a ’50s gymnasium. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ feels more symbolic than her previous re-releases.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 26, 2023
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‘God Games’ serves as a testament to their new era, one that sees them push each other out of their comfort zones and explore new ways to keep adapting their iconic sound, providing a grand and edgy comeback that is as fresh as can be.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 26, 2023
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- Posted Oct 20, 2023
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Ignore the flippant title, there’s material on ‘The Rest’ that could have fought hard for space on their debut album.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 20, 2023
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Their most daring and collaborative record to date. Featuring the likes of Damon Albarn, Holly Humberstone, Jay Som and, er, Chaka Khan, the results are as eclectic as this list would suggest, spanning across indie, pop, hip-hop and even garage.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 20, 2023
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As good as it is, ‘Hackney Diamonds’ does have bad spots. Country honker ‘Dreamy Skies’ would’ve sounded outdated in the ‘70s – and even a cameo from founder bassist Bill Wyman can’t save punk-y cringe-a-thon ‘Live By The Sword’, another victim of Mick’s interminable Johnny Rotten impression. Those low points are thankfully scarce, fewer and farther between than on anything this side of 1981.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 17, 2023
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Through his sprawling and ambitious album, Bad Bunny spins the trappings of fame into Latin trap gold, and, as his album title promises, he continues to blaze his own trail with big carpe diem energy.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 16, 2023
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In pursuit of an authentic sound, Humberstone proves that she’s not only inhabiting her own space – and beckoning listeners in – but also building out the walls.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 12, 2023
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It’s an album that fully appreciates that life’s highs and lows are hopelessly intertwined, which only makes them more beguiling. And above all, it’s a strikingly vital pop album charged with love, lust, sweat and regret. You won’t need a bosh of poppers to feel thoroughly intoxicated.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 12, 2023
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CMAT will have you in stitches one second and emotionally suckerpunched the next. It’s brilliant. Inventive, intoxicating, deliciously camp – she continues to transcend all expectations and remains absolutely unmatched.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 11, 2023
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- Posted Oct 5, 2023
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It’s a return to “full singer-songwriter” Stevens, in a way, but by bringing together sonics from throughout his career and coupling it with frank and intimate lyricism, the gorgeous ‘Javelin’ feels like a fresh take from the cult hero.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 5, 2023
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From the mesmerising opener ‘Try Me’ to ‘Little Things’, a nod to UK funky that has potential to rival ‘On My Mind’ for her biggest dancefloor heater, ‘Falling or Flying’ reveals itself much like Solange’s 2019 album ‘When I Get Home’: an uncompromising and arresting treasure of a record.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 28, 2023
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Ultimately, ‘Tension’ plays like a fun, flirty night out with an old friend who isn’t the kind to burden you with her problems. Whether you’ve known Minogue for a lifetime – or just since ‘Padam Padam’ – you’ll want to lace up your dancing shoes and join the party.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 22, 2023
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It’s an impressive step-up from an artist who was already operating miles ahead of their peers. ‘soft scars’ can be an emotionally excruciating experience, but it finds yeule connecting with their humanity in ways that seemed impossible just one year ago.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 21, 2023
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With little allegiance to one particular sound, expansive love for their heritage and bold statements in each track, ‘Chai’ is a bright declaration from a band forging their own sonic path forward all while acknowledging where they came from.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 21, 2023
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Never afraid to push boundaries or show vulnerability, James creates a compelling world of sound with ‘Gentle Confrontation’, and does so with grace. An incredible achievement.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 21, 2023
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With their third album, Nation Of Language prove their able to stretch their auditory imagination, all while sticking to their roots. In just 10 quick tracks, the NYC band demonstrate that their reminiscent sound has always been more about the future than the past.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 18, 2023
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The tightness of ‘First Two Pages…’’s singles like ‘Tropic Morning News’ and ‘Eucalyptus’ are somewhat absent, though the looser structures and decision to allow the songs room to grow, melodically and lyrically pays off.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 18, 2023
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The gear shifts can be jarring, but album four is actually more cohesive than it has any right to be, a fact its creator has attributed to her common thread of influence in Stony Island Arts Bank. Horns up: Corinne Bailey Rae has thrown the musical curveball of the year.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 14, 2023
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The choices and the arrangements on ‘The Land is Inhospitable…’ are some of Mitski’s most complex and richest, yet they translate to such simplicity, a statement that there is pain and love and that’s it. Those are the ingredients with which we make everything.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 13, 2023
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This love for dramatic highs and muted lows on this album makes the record a rollercoaster of emotions and sounds, and a polished and entertaining debut.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 12, 2023
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Often catchy and always from the heart, ‘Killjoy’ is a deeply human debut. Their polished sound benefits massively from the odd punk outburst, and other parts of the album feel destined for boisterous end-of-gig singalongs.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 8, 2023
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A playful record imbued with a sense of mystery and occasional glimpses of autobiography, slowly revealing itself as the cracked mirror image of ‘Róisín Machine’’s bruised optimism.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 8, 2023
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As ever, Blake’s singular vision results in electrifying and innovative electronic music.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 8, 2023
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It works as a display of real power, range and versatility – all of which Rodrigo possesses in abundance.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 7, 2023
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‘Bewitched’ enchants in its own beautiful, unique way. Richly detailed orchestral arrangements and her masterful musicality – the multi-hyphenate is an an acclaimed cellist, and studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston – support her thoroughly Gen Z ripostes- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 7, 2023
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